Zsa Zsa Aranas
Sacramento,USA
Summary
ESL Professor with extensive experience in creating engaging learning environments for diverse student groups. Expertise in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods, enhancing language proficiency and cultural awareness. Proven adaptability in teaching styles to address individual student needs, resulting in improved educational outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant DEI Chair
CATESOL
, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Supported DEI Chair in various tasks to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.
- Attended Board meetings as a non-voting member, voting in absence of DEI Chair.
- Shadowed DEI Chair during activities to gain comprehensive understanding of role.
ESL Onboarding and Student Ambassador Coordinator
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinate the hiring, training, and operations of the ESL Ambassador team while promoting their academic success.
- Foster a positive team environment through bi-monthly team meetings, encouraging communicative, proactive, and collaborative practices.
- Celebrated achievements include onboarding four new Ambassadors and successfully resolving escalated student concerns through collaborative efforts.
- Facilitated workshops promoting mental health, self-care, growth mindset, and self-leadership.
ADJUNCT ESL INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR
California Northstate University
10.2023 - Current
- Provides regular feedback and coaching
- Facilitates an engaging and welcoming lesson
- Provides an on-ground tutoring/mentoring to a pre-med students.
ADJUNCT ESL INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR
Sacramento City College and American River College
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Teach assigned courses, facilitating engaging lectures and discussions to foster student understanding.
- Prepare comprehensive learning materials and resources to aid in mastering course content.
- Provide timely feedback and grading to support academic growth and improvement.
- Offer dedicated office hours to address student questions and provide additional guidance.
- Assess student learning outcomes and tailor approaches to meet individual needs.
- Stay up-to-date in teaching fields through ongoing professional development.
- Promote cultural awareness, celebrating individuality and respecting diversity within the classroom.
- Encourage a champion mindset by promoting resilience, learning from mistakes, and persistence.
- Utilize modern technology and uphold professional standards of conduct and ethics.
- Collaborate on curriculum development, articulation, and serve on college committees as needed.
ESL ONLINE TEACHER
VIPKid Teaching Company
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Provide 1-on-1 live class to students
- Facilitated the lessons with realia and engaging activities
- Taught speaking, pronunciation, and real conversations
- Provided immediate feedback
STUDENT FORMATION COORDINATOR
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Manila
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Foster understanding of social issues and capacity for meaningful engagement among students.
- Design and implement formation programs enhancing self-awareness, empathy, and ethical decision-making.
- Apply pedagogical approaches informed by my master's in learning and teaching for engaging and effective programs.
- Promote deep learning about social realities and the importance of social action.
COLLEGE FACILITATOR
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Manila
01.2013 - 01.2014
- I guide and mentor students throughout their CWTS projects, facilitating their learning and reflection on social issues and community engagement.
- I establish and maintain strong relationships with community partners for effective student immersion and project execution.
- I monitor student progress, assess project impact, and evaluate overall student learning outcomes.
- College Service, Leadership and Outreach
- SCC Scholarship Reviewer 2025
- ESL Onboarding and Student Ambassadors Program, 2024- Present
- API Scholars Rising Graduation- Los Rios Community College, 2024-Present
- ESL Newsletter Committee- Sacramento City College, 2024- Present
- Program Review- Sacramento City College, 2024-2025
- ESL Parrot Newsletter, Contributor- American River College, 2023- Present
- ESL Department Meetings, 2023- Present
- SCC and ARC Convocation, 2023-2025
- CATESOL State Conference, Registration Coordinator, 2024-2025
- CATESOL Board Member, 2024- Present
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To The Speaker of Other Languages
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, USA05.2023
Executive Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford, CA02-2022
Life Coaching Certification
Transformation Academy
Online01-2022
Certificate in TESL/TEFL
De La Salle University
Philippines 11-2016
Master of Arts - Learning and Teaching
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
De La Salle University
Dasmarinas, Philippines03.2010
Doctor of Education - English Language Learning
National University
San DiegoSkills
- Linguistic justice
- Cultural competency
- Workshop facilitation
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Educational technology
- Learner-centered education
- Online learning strategies
- Collaborative learning techniques
- Universal accessibility knowledge
- Cultural responsiveness
- ESL instruction
Certification
- Designing a Learner-Centered Course, ACUE, Completed in 2025-03
- Promoting Active Learning, ACUE, Completed in 2025-04
- Equity and Culturally Responsive Online Teaching 2024
- Accessible Course Creation 2024
- Assessment for Online Teaching and Learning 2024
- Foundations of Canvas
- Anti Racist Curriculum: Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency 2024
- Executive Education -Stanford Graduate School of Business, Completed in 2022
- Success Coaching, Transformation Academy, Completed in 2023
- Public Speaking, Transformation Academy, Completed in 2023
- Certificate in Online TESL/TEFL, TEFL in China, Completed in 2020
- Early Childhood Education 3 UNITS, American River College, Completed in 2019
- Early Childhood Education (6 UNITS), Folsom Lake College, Completed in 2018
References
- Marcia, Selva, PhD, SelvaM@scc.losrios.edu, (916) 558-2337, Sacramento City College, Dean, LA&L Division, Sacramento, CA, USA
- Pamela, Chao, MA, Chaop@arc.losrios.edu, (916) 529-1352, American River College, Dean, L&C Division, Sacramento, CA, USA
- Sedique, Popal, popal@usfca.edu, University of San Francisco, President-Elect, CATESOL, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Brian, Bedford, EdD, brianbedfor88@yahoo.com, CSU Sacramento, DEI Mentor, Sacramento, CA, USA
- Duane, Leonard, PhD, Leonard@scc.losrios.edu, Sacramento City College, Co-Coordinator, ESL Student Ambassadors, Sacramento, CA, USA
Accomplishments
- GRADUATE DEAN'S LIST 2025-2026, National University
- GRADUATE DEAN'S LIST 2024-2025, National University
- DEAN'S LISTER A.Y 2007-2008, De La Salle University
- ESL TEACHER OF THE WEEK, 2020, VIPKid
Affiliations
- Assistant DEI Chair, CATESOL
- Member, TESOL
- Member, Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
- Member, American Federation of Teachers
Professional Development
- FACCC: Advocacy and Policy Conference Equity-Driven Leadership: Empowering Faculty and Students in Community Colleges, 02/23/2025
- FACCC: AI Policy, 02/1/2025
- CRC Hiring the Best and Equity Representative Training (Combined), 01/22/2025
- Three-Day Workshop: Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging by Dr. Brian Bedford 01/13 - 01/15/2025
- ARC Program Review Training, 01/15/2025
- Stress Relief, 01/13/2023
- CTF: Defending Immigrant Student and Families, 01/10/2025
- SCC Hiring the Best and Equity Representative Training (Combined), 12/18/2024
- CATESOL State Conference 2024
- Safe Space Training, Fall 2024
- Community of Practice: Linguistic Justice, Fall 2024
- CATESOL Chapter Spring Conference 2024
- CATESOL Chapter Fall Conference 2024
- OTAN Intro to AI, Fall 2024
- Professional Development for Canvas Fall 2023
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant DEI Chair
CATESOL
10.2024 - Current
ESL Onboarding and Student Ambassador Coordinator
Sacramento City College
04.2024 - Current
ADJUNCT ESL INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR
California Northstate University
10.2023 - Current
ADJUNCT ESL INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR
Sacramento City College and American River College
08.2023 - Current
ESL ONLINE TEACHER
VIPKid Teaching Company
04.2019 - 10.2022
STUDENT FORMATION COORDINATOR
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
01.2014 - 01.2015
COLLEGE FACILITATOR
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching English To The Speaker of Other Languages
University of San Francisco
Executive Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Life Coaching Certification
Transformation Academy
Certificate in TESL/TEFL
De La Salle University
Master of Arts - Learning and Teaching
De La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
De La Salle University
Doctor of Education - English Language Learning
National University
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